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Elbow Positioning

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Also called: close to body, elbow control, elbow in, elbow on floor, elbow outside, elbow pull

18videos

14channels

5 gi · 10 no-gi

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KimuraWhen: keep elbows in to prevent separation

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Knee Cut PassWhen: elbow placement is key to passing
Body Lock PassWhen: deep elbow placement prevents arm grabs
ArmbarWhen: keep elbow on chest as main objective
Bow and Arrow Choke
Closed GuardWhen: tucked elbows prevent arm entanglements
Back MountWhen: keep elbows tight for better control

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